WHAT DOES THE “RIGHT TO OBLIVION” (“RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN”, “THE RIGHT TO ERASURE") MEAN?

Abstract

The article discusses the concept of the "right to oblivion" and the question of the need to consolidate the "right to oblivion" as a constitutional human right. Its legislative development and wide application call into question the relationship between private and public relations. We are talking, on the one hand, about protecting the privacy of an individual, on the other — about freedom of information and expression. In this regard, it is necessary to develop an approach to consolidate the "right to oblivion" in such a way that an optimal balance of interests is ensured. Exploring the history of the emergence of the "right to oblivion", as well as the problems of its application, the author of the article examines the current state of this institution, in particular the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the law enforcement practice of the "right to oblivion" in the European Union, which concludes that it is necessary to understand the "right to oblivion" as an independent category and the need to improve the current national legislation. The article also proves that securing the protection of personal data at the constitutional level will strengthen the guarantees of personal inviolability and privacy of people.